Idemnification for the Telecos?

Posted on March 2, 2008 - Filed Under 1st Amendment, ACLU, News, Politics As Usual, War On Terror | 5 Comments

Kevin Drum thought he might be on to something. It seems that a lefty lawyer had a theory on why the telecoms were not investing large interest in getting the FISA legislation passed quickly, and why they weren’t up and arms when the House allowed it to expire. It was especially curious to [...]

The Cactus Cuties Sing The National Anthem

Posted on March 2, 2008 - Filed Under 1st Amendment, News, Video | 23 Comments

Absolutely amazing talent of some very young girls that will very possibly give you chills. This is the kind of stuff that can break through party barriers and go straight to the core of patriotic pride. Thanks to Lobo for sending this one to me.

Andi Kitten - 11
Baylee Barrett - 13
Madeline Powell - [...]

Turmoil: The New York Times Facing Internal Take Over Bid?

Posted on March 2, 2008 - Filed Under Liberal Media/Bias, News | 1 Comment

Looks like Pinch Sulzberger is facing some stiff carping from the NYT’s shareholders and there are rumors of the dynastic family being pushed to move the paper’s Internet migration at a faster pace. The Telegraph reports “outside investors” are also trying to loosen the iron grip the long time owners have had on the Gray [...]

A few Obama updates

Posted on March 2, 2008 - Filed Under Elections, News, War On Terror | Comments Off

A Leftist grouch about Obama: “A senior foreign policy adviser to leading Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama has told The Nation that if elected Obama will not ‘rule out’ using private security companies like Blackwater Worldwide in Iraq. The adviser also said that Obama does not plan to sign on to legislation that seeks [...]